Canadian Government Funding: SDTC NextGen Biofuels Fund

Canadian Government Funding: SDTC NextGen Biofuels Fund

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for profit foundation that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technology aimed at solving issues related to climate change, clean air, water quality and soil, and deliver economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Currently, these next generation technologies, which are resource intensive, are not…

Canadian Government Funding: Innovation Demonstration Fund

Canadian Government Funding: Innovation Demonstration Fund

The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI) supports world-class research, commercialization and innovation taking place across Ontario.  OMRI helps Ontario businesses through a range of programs and services offering Canadian government funding such as small business grants Ontario and small business loans Ontario like the Ontario Research Fund, Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF), and Ontario Venture Capital…

Small Business Grants for Hiring: iSTEM Wilfrid Laurier Receives 2013 Funding

Small Business Grants for Hiring: iSTEM Wilfrid Laurier Receives 2013 Funding

As many as 20 recent graduates of programs in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) will be hired with the support of Canadian Government funding.  Peter Braid, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Parliament for Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev…

Research and Development Funding for Bilateral Projects: ISTPP

Research and Development Funding for Bilateral Projects: ISTPP

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service’s International Science and Technology Partnerships Program (ISTPP) is a government funding for research and development initiative, established to encourage and support bilateral research projects with commercialization potential between Canada and its partner countries.  The ISTPP program has proven valuable in fostering science and technology networking and matchmaking activities to further…

Mitacs co-funded internships for Small Business

Mitacs co-funded internships for Small Business

Innovation is the key to business success and staying ahead of competitors; but many businesses struggle to find the innovative thinkers they need to enhance their existing processes, products and technologies. Overview of Mitacs Co-Funding for Research and Development Programs Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that connects businesses with academia and new graduates for…

ICTC Career Focus: Strengthening Canada’s Workforce

ICTC Career Focus: Strengthening Canada’s Workforce

  Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a centre of expertise in Digital Economy research, labour market intelligence, policy development, program management and delivery.  ICTC is able to empower industry to maintain a competitive advantage through a highly-skilled workforce by leveraging their strong network of industry, academia and government.  The ICTC Career Focus government…

Business Funding Grants for Clean Tech:  SD Tech Fund Call for Proposals

Business Funding Grants for Clean Tech: SD Tech Fund Call for Proposals

The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a well-established program known for its contribution toward developing technological solutions that address climate change as well as clean water, air, and land.   On behalf of the Federal government of Canada, SDTC finances & supports late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technology through research and development funding….

Research and Development Funding: Technology Development Program

Research and Development Funding: Technology Development Program

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is accepting applications for its Technology Development Program to support innovation within the province via Ontario business grants. Overview of this Research and Development Funding Program This Canadian government funding for small business program is aimed at strengthening and diversifying southern Ontario’s economy by providing…

Canadian Government Funding Supports Innovation in Waterloo Region

Canadian Government Funding Supports Innovation in Waterloo Region

Communitech Corporation is receiving a Canadian government funding for small business contribution of up to $6.4 million through FedDev Ontario’s Technology Development Program to construct two next-generation satellites.  Members of Parliament for Kitchener Centre and Kitchener-Waterloo were on-hand, on behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)…

Research and Development Funding for University of Waterloo Business Engineering Projects

Research and Development Funding for University of Waterloo Business Engineering Projects

Your organization does not need to be eligible for government funding for research and development in order to have an opportunity to work with some of the brightest young minds in the region!  The University of Waterloo’s Engineering Faculty is currently calling for proposals to be a part of Management Sciences and Engineering Design Projects…